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Deshaun Watson Gets Bad News Ahead of Steelers Game

Deshaun Watson is helping the Cleveland Browns win football games but still faces an uncertain future.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:34 PM
Deshaun Watson Gets Bad News Ahead of Steelers Game
Key Things to Know
  • Deshaun Watson's strong start has not convinced the Cleveland Browns that he is their long-term quarterback solution.
  • Watson is currently playing in the final year of his five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million contract.
  • The 31-year-old quarterback has thrown five touchdowns and one interception through Cleveland's 2-1 start to the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has not convinced the franchise that he is their long-term solution at the position, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi. Despite leading the Browns to a 2-1 start with consecutive comeback victories, team sources indicate Watson still faces an uncertain future as he plays out the final season of his five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract ahead of Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Watson has thrown for 587 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception through three games under coach Todd Monken. While Watson expressed his desire to play for many more years and remain in Cleveland, backup quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green remain on the roster as alternative options.

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